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Almost 3500 scouts and leaders from all over New Zealand – and some from overseas – folded up their Mystery Creek village this week to wrap up the 22nd New Zealand Scout Jamboree. The scouts came from far afield – and did plenty more travelling when they arrived. There were trips to Ōtorohanga and Te Awamutu, Lake Karapiro and Karamu. The scouts’ media team took these photographs – and told the story of the jamboree on Page 5 today.

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Cash boost for Waipā events Three events aimed at boosting economic activity in the region have been given funding support from Waipa District Council (WDC).

A total of $18,744 has been allocated $10,000 each for an Olympic farewell in Cambridge and a hot air balloon event in Te Awamutu, and $8,744 for an international netball game, also in Te Awamutu.

Waipa District Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the three would benefit the district and support its growing events reputation.

“We are delighted to support events that attract visitors to Waipa, encourage the use of our key sites and facilities, and give residents the chance to enjoy activities close to home,” he said.

The allocation was made through $50,000 of unused funding in the District Promotion Fund, which supports events aimed at promoting and benefiting Waipa and its residents. The remaining funds will be reserved for future applicants.

First to benefit will be February’s preseason netball game between the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and New South Wales Swifts, being held at the Te Awamutu Events

Centre in the lead-up to the 2020 ANZ Premiership.

Council’s funding will cover the tour’s venue hire, transport and travel costs for the two teams, and will likely include a school visit and open training session.

In March, funding will go to the popular Balloons visit Waipa event in March, when hot air balloons from Balloons Over Waikato head to Te Awamutu’s Albert Park.

Council funding for that event will cover transport, road closure, labour costs and entertainment.

In April, the WDC will host an event to farewell local athletes heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. That event is likely to coincide with the Cambridge Cycling Festival, and funds allocated will go towards creating a hub in Victoria Square at which people can meet the elite athletes.

Funding will also cover bus transport to Cambridge from Te Awamutu for members of the public.

In the last financial year, $125,994 has been allocated to 26 Waipa events through the District Promotion Fund.

The Balloons visit Waipa event, coming to Te Awamutu’s Albert Park in March, is one of three regional events to receive funding support from the District Promotion Fund.

SOAPBOX Today we launch a new occasional column called Soapbox, where readers have an opportunity to voice their opinions.

It’s kicked off by Bernard Westerbaan, who questions appointments to council committees. Want to have your say?

Email editor@goodlocal.nz to pitch your idea.

Is this democracy at work?

As this will be my first “opinion” piece I thought it best to look for the definition.

Dictionaries tell me “a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge”.

Is it related to opinionated?

It was with great pleasure that one of the definitions of an opinionated person was that they are dogged and Bernard Westerbaan stubborn… that’s me.

I know for sure that many of you know that the Waipa District Council has rejected a proposal of creating a Māori ward in Waipā. This decision was made before the 2019 elections.

To my surprise (and many others) a decision was made by the new councillors that there will be Iwi appointments to the main four committees of council and they will have full voting rights on those committees.

The decision to appoint non-elected people to council is (in my humble opinion) is undemocratic.

Fact: 13 people stood for the Te Awamutu Ward, 12 people stood for the Cambridge Ward. A few of the candidates put a lot of effort into promoting themselves with pamphlets, signs and door

knocking. Others did just an ad in the local papers or nothing at all.

Nine people were elected and 16 were unsuccessful – a fact of democracy. How do those who were unsuccessful feel that four persons will be appointed un-elected? What do ratepayers think about decisions being made by persons not elected by them?

People might argue that they will be elected (or appointed?) by iwi, but these appointeesare able to vote on all matters – should they not be elected by all ratepayers?

Questions arise. These appointees will be paid, but from what budget? How much are they being paid?

Was this planned or will this be unbudgeted? How much public input was asked for? Are the appointees only there for three years or “life time”? The only information I’ve read was in the local paper. It was not announced that this was going to happen - it was already decided by Council so not via a transparent process).

I certainly believe that everyone who stood for the local elections had an equal chance and if some had done more to promote themselves the results might have been different. I’m also a firm believer that all people should be treated equally, so no preference on gender, race, religion, age etc. If a preference is given to any gender, race, religion or race would that not be against human rights? Just my opinion.

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Petition launched after another smash

By Viv Posselt

A pre-Christmas crash on Park Road that left parts of Te Awamutu without power has set in motion a petition for more action to be taken against speeding drivers.

Angry residents, many who say they have been asking for decades to have something done to slow drivers down, say they are sick of the dangerous near-misses, the cost to them in appliances ruined by power surges associated with the crashes, and the potential for injury or worse to adults and children using the Park Road cycleways.

The December 20 accident occurred around 5.15pm. A driver coming from town lost control on a tight bend, drove along the cycleway and then crashed into a power-pole.

“It exploded and disintegrated,” said resident Tony Clifton, who lives on the notorious bend. His neighbour Lorraine Middleton, who heard the crash from her sitting room, went out to try and help, but was advised by others to stand back because of the live wires strewn across the road.

The driver got out of the car, bleeding from the head, and made a call on his mobile phone.

“He started walking down the road,” Lorraine said. “I tried to stop him but he told me to ‘go away’, very unpleasantly. I told him not to talk to me like that and he came back at me, as though he was going to thump me.”

The driver then walked down the road where he was picked up by a friend in another car. It is understood he was later apprehended by police.

Tony Clifton said the impact shattered the power pole hit by the car, and other power poles ‘popped’ all the way down the rest of the street as their cables were pulled taut. The resulting power cut covered a wide area of Te Awamutu, some for an extended period of time. Several residents lost power boxes and household appliances due to the power surge; Lorraine and her husband lost their HRV system and one of their television boxes.

Te Awamutu News carried a story last September on concerns residents had over the level of action being taken to prevent drivers speeding down Park Road. Tony then said the road was being used as a through way and that few of the drivers were sticking to the 50kph or 70kph posted limits. Many were driving over 100kph. Other residents supported his claim and expressed their anger that the situation had not been adequately dealt with.

“That’s still the case. There are at least two or three near misses every week, there are always speeding cars, particularly at the beginning and the end of the day when people are racing down there trying to beat the traffic.”

This latest crash brought residents out into the street in their numbers, and as they watched the clean-up, Tony was astounded to see how many of them had been trying to get something done with Park Road speedsters over the years.

“I’ve now launched a petition, which I will take to council,” he said. “In just the first

few days, everyone I approached signed, and I’ve more to do yet. There are all sorts of suggestions as to what could be done, but

everyone agrees – it is long overdue that Park Road is given the attention is deserves before someone dies here.”

A downed power pole and lengthy power outages were the result of this accident in Te Awamutu’s Park Road on December 20. Local residents have launched a petition to stop speeding drivers.

Flushed with pride…

A set of new toilets are making a splash, if you will forgive the expression, at Kāniwhaniwha Reserve.

The facility stands out with its photographic wrap depicting kahikatea trees, which are prominent in the area.

The unisex dry vault toilets, which include one accessible toilet, are in the Kāniwhaniwha carpark on Limeworks Loop Road, Karamu. They replace a single toilet which was in need of an upgrade.

Waipā District Council has opened the toilets in conjunction with the Conservation Department, which will maintain the facility.

Council community services manager Sally Sheedy said the photographic wrap was visually appealing and aimed to decrease the risk of vandalism.

“Our unique new facility looks fantastic and we hope locals and visitors will make the most of it when they are visiting the beautiful Kāniwhaniwha Reserve.”

The Kāniwhaniwha carpark is the start of the popular Nikau Walk which leads to a stream, native forest, limestone cave and swimming and picnic opportunities.

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Pipe puts a spanner in the works

An existing water pipe has caused delays to a major 100-year water infrastructure project being installed on Cambridge Road.

The project, due to be completed this month, is now expected to be finished at the end of April.

A concrete thrust block on the original pipe interfered with the completion of the new bulk water main connection at the Cambridge and Parallel Road intersection.

The thrust block, used to reinforce high-pressure water pipes at severe angles, had been added to

over many years and realignment was required to allow the new water main installation to progress.

Waters services manager Martin Mould said the issue at the intersection and slow progress to date has resulted in an unanticipated 10-12 week delay.

“This issue was something we needed to deal with urgently in order to progress and it has affected our schedule negatively. Residents on Cambridge Road have been incredibly patient during a very disruptive period and this news

is not something we had hoped to deliver.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank these residents who are also required to use the detour to access their properties. Their patience and understanding of this major project is greatly appreciated by everyone at Council.”

Project works on the Cambridge Road section resumed on Monday.

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Waipā readers book in big time Almost half a million items were borrowed from Waipā District Libraries by residents in 2019.

A total of 487,971 items were issued from both Cambridge and Te Awamutu libraries The total, which does not include eBooks and eAudiobooks, was up almost 2,500 on 2018 and the most popular withdrawals were fiction, cookbooks, biographies and craft books.

The Waipā District Council reported about 43 per cent of those were adult’s books, 54 per cent were children’s books and the other three per cent were items such as DVD’s, jigsaws and talking books.

The most borrowed book of the year was Past Tense

by Lee Child followed by Connections in Death by J.D. Robb, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

by Jeff Kinney, The Seven Sisters: Maia’s Story by Lucinda Riley and The 104-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths.

The book with the most holds was Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming, followed by another Lee Child classic, Blue Moon.

Waipā District Council community services manager Sally Sheedy said library usage had been steadily increasing.

“Our libraries are a significant asset to our communities. Not only did we have a large number of books borrowed, we also had 1,906 new library users sign up. This is very encouraging and shows that our libraries continue to be a popular resource for residents.”

Sheedy said library programmes such as Toddle Time, Wriggle and Rhyme and Makerspace had also been popular in 2019.

“We have also had great success with several events we ran at both libraries such as our community club fitness evenings and Move It November.”

New Year honours across Waikato Waikato residents named among 180 recipients of the 2020 New Year Honours included Cambridge’s Peter Martens, who was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to football.

Other sporting individuals were named in the line-up of regional winners. Netballer Laura Langman was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to netball. The same honour was bestowed upon former Silver Fern and leading netball coach Margaret Forsyth for services

to netball and the community, while Hamilton’s Arneta Honey Hireme was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to rugby league.

Hamilton-based scientists were among those recognised. Emeritus Professor Warwick Bruce Silvester was made an ONZM for services to science and conservation; Dr Harvey Eskol Indyk was awarded the same honour for services to analytical chemistry and the dairy industry; and Dr Michael Edward

Matthews was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to food technology and the food industry.

MNZM honours were awarded to Hamilton’s Jenn Maree Hooper for services to maternity care and people with disabilities, and to the city’s Donald William Scarlet for services to conservation. Tirau’s Anthony Gordon Wilding was made an ONZM for services to the dairy industry and the community, and Matamata’s Shirley Frew was awarded the QSM for services to textile crafts and the community.

Top national recognition went to former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen, who was made a Knight Companion (KNZM) for services to rugby, and Silver Ferns

coach Dame Noeline Taurua, who was made a Dame Companion (DNZM) for services to netball.

Others awarded a DNZM were Dame Marilyn Joy Waring for services to women and economics, and Dame Anna Crighton for services to heritage preservation and governance. Joining Sir Steve Hansen in the line-up of Knights Companion were Sir Robert Martin for services to people with disabilities, and Sir Joseph Williams for services to the judiciary.

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew’s contribution to sport was recognised, as was that of swimmer Lauren Boyle. Sportsmen and women were honoured in the field of athletics, lawn bowls, tennis,

mountaineering, kayaking and gymnastics.

Honours were awarded to people engaged in a wide range of activities outside the sporting arena, including those involved in popular culture, business leaders, scientists and musicians, those working toward conservation and sustainability, historical research and preservation, education, services to Maori and Pacific communities, to youth and women, and more.

Recipients included choreographer Parris Goebel, film and television producer John Barnett, broadcaster Karen Hay, country music performer Dennis Marsh, and former Green Party MP Sue Kedgley.

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the NZ Police say motorists and rural property owners in the East Waikato should be vigilant and keep our roads safe over the holiday break.

Transport Agency Waikato System Manager Rob Campbell says motorists should be prepared, patient and slow down on rural roads.

“Rural roads are not designed for high speeds. They can be windy, narrow, have loose metal and you never know what is around the corner. Quad bikes, large farm vehicles, campervans, people towing boats and wandering stock are all common hazards on these roads,” he said.

“Animals on highways present a significant safety risk for motorists and there is the potential for serious injury, and even fatal crashes, as a result.”

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Dr Deane Searle said police receive about 500 calls about stock on East Waikato roads each year.

“This is a public safety issue. Cattle on roads puts the lives of road users and the cattle at risk.”

He encouraged farmers to check gates have been closed if they have had contractors on their farm and stressed the importance of maintaining good boundary fences.

“Check your fences before stock enter boundary paddocks and take care with temporary road grazing fences. Ensure they are in good condition and conducting power well. Make sure you have a stock manager available when stock are grazing the roadside.

People who can report wandering stock to the Transport Agency by phoning 0800 444 449.

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Once in a Scout time

They abseiled, zip-lined, negotiated confidence courses – and thanks to a change in the weather endured a pretty windy end to their adventure.

Waipā scouts were out in force for the 22nd New Zealand Scout Jamboree which finished this week at Mystery Creek.

The event ran from December 28 and the tent city was taken down on Tuesday.

Jamboree happens every three years and most Scouts only get to one as a ‘scout’ – which is why they say Jamborees happen “Once in a Scout Time”. For most Scouts Jamboree will be the highlight of their time in the movement.

A Waipā contingent made up of 18 Cambridge Scouts plus and six leaders included Dean Chiplin (Bagheera).

“Our planning for Cambridge attending this Jamboree started the year after the last Jamboree,” he said.

“Our Group Leader Peter Richards (Kahu) has been a stalwart guiding our troop leadership for many years and has done at least four Jamborees previously and started our fundraising focus.

“We did the usual fundraising activities; we were unable to gain any sponsorship funding and the burden of cost fell back to our families. These families then were able to fundraise. We do believe though, if our Scouts do this, then

they too have contributed and have some skin in the game to earn a place at Jamboree.”

The Cambridge troop hosted a Tahitian contingent of 14 scouts and two leaders.

“It’s been great for our scouts to meet new cultures and languages, we also saw the Tahitian performance at our international night, and it’s been a learning experience all of our scouts have loved,” Dean Chiplin said.

Jamboree is a 10-day programme of learning, development, fun, and service contribution activities.The Mystery Creek event involved 3400 Scouts and 1500 leaders and VST from 14 countries.

“A Scout Jamboree event becomes a mini city with management, planning, logistics, media and communications, emergency services, including Fire, Ambulance, Police, Hospital, Well Being centres, leader and scout support services, activity and programme teams to provide the best possible scouting experience,” Jamboree spokesperson Peter Middelplaats explained.

“We delivered a seamless 10-day Jamboree programme, with every scout attending all of the activities in a managed scheduled event calendar.

On Base Activities included snow, mountaineering, photography and aviation schools, climbing and abseiling towers, a flying fox and zip lines,

Te Awamutu scouts were part of the Hipi Kau contingent. Pictured, back row from left were John Chesney, Sam Overdevest and Rihanna Aburn, Middle Row, William Nyland, Erica Ballantine, Eden Jarman and Ky Clarke and, front Liam Clifford and Floyd Owen.

a confidence course, bicycle and scooter challenges, drift karts, gasoline alley, where a motor was pulled apart, master chef, building pest traps, learning about biosecurity and religious Services.

Water park attracts fans by the thousand

By Viv Posselt More than 4000 people enjoyed Waterworld Inflatable Water Park at Lake Karapiro last month – and the figure could have been higher still were it not for a spot of bad weather.

The success of the park’s first airing in the Waikato has given rise to hopes that it will be back. Co-owner Kel Travers saying conversations are being had which could mean the water park will return, either as a solo activity or attached to a larger event. In previous seasons it has operated in Tauranga and Auckland.

“We loved being down there … it was great fun,” he said last week. “Those numbers would likely have been far higher if we hadn’t had three-and-a-half days of terrible weather at the start of our run. It was so bad that the park became separated from its moorings and ended up further into the lake. But once

we had retrieved it and done the repairs, and were past the bad weather, people came out in force.”

The inflatable water park, fashioned along the lines of a family-friendly wipe-out course was at Lake Karapiro’s Mighty River Domain from December 17 to 29. It attracted people of all ages who tackled the blob, swing, slides, trampoline, a slipping wave and frog jump, ball run, spinning obstacle, stairs, pipe and more.

Mighty River Domain site manager Liz Stolwyk, who is also Waipa District Deputy Mayor, said its presence at Lake Karapiro had been ‘a huge success’, with a lot of locals enjoying the activity, as well as people from further afield.

“People also came from as far away as Auckland,” she said. “We hope to be able to offer this again in the future, with an extended timeframe so many more can enjoy it.”

Off-site the scouts went to the Te Awamutu Space Centre, Ōtorohanga Kiwi House, Putaruru Timber Museum, Cambridge for a clues hunt, Hamilton to visit Extreme Edge and Leap and the

Hamilton Gardens, Karamu for abseiling and caving and Lake Karapiro for water sports.

Organisers also produced a daily newspaper, which can be found at www.jamboree.org.nz

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Weaving workshop aligns with exhibition The Te Awamutu Museum is launching its new year programme with an introductory three-day raranga weaving workshop on January 14-16.

Those keen to attend can register through the museum on 872 0085.

The three-day workshop with Te Kuiti-based Kahutoi Te Kanawa will teach the basics of the traditional Māori art of weaving harakeke (flax). Days one and three will be held at the Te Awamutu Museum, with day two taking place on a marae. Tuition will cover the harvesting and preparation of harakeke for weaving projects,

construction techniques of whatu (cloak-making) and piupiu (dyed skirt), and will provide an overview of traditional protocols, history and foundational concepts around the weaving process.

The workshop aligns with Te Ohonga Ake, an exhibition that opened at the museum last September and will run until the end of March. The exhibition – the weaver’s awakening – has been developed in collaboration between the museum and Kahutoi Te Kanawa, with support from the Te Kanawa Whānau Trust.

Te Awamutu Museum exhibitions co-ordinator, Henriata Nicholas, said: “This is great for any level of learner, as Kahu can teach beginners and seasoned teachers alike. Her particular interest is in teaching the new generation of weavers.

“As part of the workshop, Kahu will host you through Te Ohanga Ake, where she will explain the complexities of how she crafted the works on show, what they are used for, and their meanings for her personally.”

The workshops will run from 10am to 2pm and is for those aged 18 and above.

Budding artists get creative

By Viv Posselt

The traditions and practices around Māori weaving will be taught at a three-day raranga weaving workshop at Te Awamutu Museum this month.

Te Awamutu Museum has been running some cracking activities over summer, and there are more to come.

The line-up geared to suit all age groups started well before December, with ‘Tui and Tama’s annual Halloween Party’ on October 31. That segued into a series of arts activities in the lead-up to Christmas; two ‘Cookies & Canvas’ sessions for youngsters aged 5-8 and 8-12, and the ‘Paint & Sip’ sessions for those aged 18 and above.

Museum educator Janene Allison said the art programmes were a first

for the museum and had been a great success. She painted two simple works for youngsters attending the ‘Cookies & Canvas’ groups to copy, while Te Waipā artist Oriwa Morgan-Ward had been on hand to guide adults through the ‘Paint & Sip’ sessions, which saw L-plate artists enjoy a glass or two as they honed their skills.

Te Awamutu Museum exhibitions co-ordinator Henriata Nicholas said the dual sessions for both age-groups had been a tremendous success.

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Interdom champ lines up

By Michael Guerin

Cambridge’s biggest harness meeting has been gifted a trotting bonus for tonight’s Friday meeting.

There are meetings on successive days at the raceway – and tomorrow’s day meeting, first race at 11.15am, features the ThamesCoromandel Trotting and Racings Cup. Both Inter Dominion champion Winterfell (below) and excitement machine Oscar Bonavena are surprise entries for the $30,000 Les Harrison Transport Flying Stakes tonight

while New Zealand Cup winner Thefixer will headline the $50,000 McMillans Feeds Flying Mile for the pacers.

The latter’s clash with Chase Auckland, Mach Shard and past winner Star Galleria isn’t unexpected but the two standout trotters in the country heading to Friday’s meeting is.

Oscar Bonavena – named after the late heavyweight boxer from Argentina - was expected to head straight to Australia after his Auckland campaign while Winterfell could have been spelled after his win in the National Trot last start because he has been

Oscar knocks out the Flying Mile The star of Oscar Bonavena (pictured below) is rapidly rising in the Australasian trotting ranks, and he furthered his imposing reputation when comfortably winning the Gr.2 Group 1 Turf Bar Trotters Flying Mile (1609m) at Cambridge on Christmas Eve. The victory was an early Christmas present for co-trainer and driver Mark Purdon, and his father Roy, who co-owns the entire with US-based expat Kiwi trainer Chris Ryder.

It was Oscar Bonavena’s seventh win from eight starts this season, and Purdon believes there is still plenty of improvement left in his charge.

“He’s probably not travelling quite as well as he was maybe two or three weeks ago, but if we can just iron him out he will be better again,” said Purdon, who prepares the fouryear-old with Natalie Rasmussen.

“But he was good on the day and he was very strong in the run home. He had a perfect trip and capitalised on that.

“That was his biggest test to date and he has come through it with flying colours.”

Purdon is excited by the prospects of Oscar Bonavena and he thinks he has the ability to reach the same lofty heights as some of his stable predecessors.

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But trainer Mark Purdon has opted to run him left-handed before he returns to Canterbury with Oscar Bonavena the stable’s sole rep for the A$250,000 Great Southern Star on February 1.

Enhance Your Calm will head home after two breaks in his recent open class trotting races.

Purdon has decided this season’s NZ Cup winner Cruz Bromac will miss Victoria and instead be aimed at the Miracle Mile in Sydney,

with Auckland Cup winner Self Assured heading to Melton but only for the Bonanza on January 25, missing the Hunter Cup. That leaves Thefixer and Chase Auckland as stable’s only hopes in the Hunter Cup on February 1, while Smooth Deal will contest the Victoria Derby and then on to Sydney for the NSW Derby.

There is no plans to take superstar filly Amazing Dream to Australia for either the Victoria or NSW Oaks while Princess Tiffany will also stay home and concentrate on the local mares races rather than travel.

This weekend’s prestigious Waipa Lawn Bowls Tournament, part of which is being played at the Cambridge Bowling Club, will kick off a busy month for hundreds of regional players and volunteers.

The January 11 tournament hosted by Waipa Lawn Bowls will bring together entrants from Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Pirongia and Raglan, with teams of five players competing in pairs and triples games over four rounds.

The tournament is split into three divisions –– the Vagg Cup for men, the Myers Cup for juniors (those who have been playing for five years or less), and the Hastie Club for women.

The Cambridge Bowling Club on Thornton Rd will host the women’s division, Kihikihi will host the men and Raglan the juniors.

Cambridge Bowling Club spokesperson Margaret Stott said that prior to the formation of a Waipa division of Bowls Waikato in 1994, bowlers competed in a Central Zone competition. At that time, the competition comprised only the men’s and junior divisions; it was in 2002 that the women requested a division of their own and the Hastie Trophy became a sought-after prize.

The games format has also changed over

the years, she said. This year, each of the four games will be played over one hour and fifteen minutes – two will be played in the morning, and two in the afternoon.

Margaret said the hosting of the tournament by three Waipa clubs presented people across the district with an ideal opportunity to come along and watch.

“Spectators are always welcome at no cost, and each venue presents its unique viewing opportunity,” she said. “For instance, the iconic 1898 Thornton Rd Bowling Club in Cambridge offers a peek into the past. One can almost imagine the scene as men in waistcoats, hats, watchchains and beards moved around the green, while the ladies and girls in anklelength frocks with bonnets tied under the chin, added colour to the occasion.”

Margaret said the club’s monthly open triples tournament, which attracts entrants from around the Waikato, would be held at the Thornton Rd club on January 14.

Bowlers kept busy

The Cambridge Bowling Club’s Thornton Road premises, pictured here in 1916, will host part of the Waipa Lawn Bowls Tournament this weekend.

The club was founded in 1898, and this photograph comes from the club’s centennial publication in 1998.

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Back to school

It’s easy to let things slide over the summer holidays. Routines become a lot more relaxed and the new school year seems a long way off.

Yet the start of term can arrive all too quickly. Suddenly there’s a lot to do and you find yourself in a last-minute rush to get everything done. As the big day draws closer, children are filled with excitement and first-day jitters while parents may be left wondering if they’re prepared enough.

A little organisation and forethought will help eliminate these thoughts.

To prepare yourself for a fresh start, make a check-list and work through it systemically.

Involve the kids so it becomes a shared undertaking. Family routines tend to become lax during the holiday period.

The start of school means getting back to

regular patterns of sleep, meals and daily rituals. Establishing a school routine can be a challenge for everyone so don’t leave things to the last minute.

As not all learning takes place in the school environment, there may be activities and external education to organise. Extra curricular activities help shape your children and encourage well-roundedness. Register early for sports, music, dance, drama or art classes to ensure a place. Book placements in learning centres such as Kip McGrath and NumberWorks’nWords, which have a reputation for helping children succeed in their education.

Be positive

While some kids can’t wait to get back to school, others face the prospect with trepidation. Put a positive spin on starting, or returning to school. Talk with your children about the fun things they’ll learn, the old friends they’ll see and the new ones they’ll make. Reassure them that if they’re starting a new class or a new school, other kids may share the same feelings and anxieties. Parents, naturally, desire the best for their children and want the school experience to be a positive one. Give your kids lots of love and support.

Double-check your children’s registration, especially if they are attending a new school. Secure medical and emergency forms and make sure records are up to date.

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Flavours

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Capsicum delights

Capsicums are the taste of colour. They originated in South America and in 1585 were taken to Hungary where the red variety became synonymous with Hungarian cooking — in the form of paprika.

Whether they’re green, red, orange, yellow, purple or even white, capsicums — they’re sometimes called bell peppers or sweet peppers — should not be confused with chilli peppers which are usually very much smaller. They are all members of the same family but chilli peppers contain ‘capsaicin’ the ingredient that makes chillies hot.

Beside their different hues, capsicums can vary in shape. There are very long varieties called palermos or king sweeties, as well as mini ones — enough for one bite. Green capsicums aren’t as sweet as the reds and yellows.

These highly nutritious seed pods are excellent cooked or raw in salads. To prepare capsicums, remove the stems, cores, seeds and the thick pale ribs inside. The seeds are not generally hot but they are hard and do not have much mouth appeal.

Capsicums make wonderful receptacles for other foods. Stuff them with corn, savoury rice, chopped vegetables, eggs, cheese and/or minced meats, then bake. They may also be sliced and stir-fried and they add interest to preserves.

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Bring the sugar, vinegar and water to the boil.

Simmer for 45 minutes. Pour over the peppers to cover. Seal. Stand until cool, then chill. Allow the flavours to develop for at least 3 days before serving. Fills 1 x 500ml jar.

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Halve the capsicums lengthwise and remove any seeds and ribs. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Brush with a little olive oil.

Fill each capsicum with the cheese, courgette, shallot, oregano and black olives. Whisk the egg and water then drizzle over each capsicum. Sprinkle with the parmesan then season.

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A trusted name in the greater area, the MTA-assured business proudly delivers the highest quality of service and repair on all vehicles and light trucks, at a fair rate, as well as warrants of fitness for vehicles, motorbikes, trailers and caravans. The team are big on communication, pass on savings if parts and tyres are purchased from suppliers at special prices, and offer a pick-up and drop-off service within a 10km radius.

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CLARKE, Ronald Edward, (Jim) – Peacefully on Friday, 27th December 2019 at Te Ata Rest Home in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette. Loving father of Terry, Cherie, and the late Allan. Cherished Pop Pop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of Jim's life has been held. All communications to the Clarke Family c/- 262 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu 3800.

AMATO, Stuart David John – Unexpectedly passed away at home on Friday, 20th December 2019. Aged 76 years. Beloved father of Ruth.

Treasured friend of Kristine.

Sadly missed by his family in England, many friends, former colleagues, and students in New Zealand.

At Stuart's request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to the Amato Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu 3800

TUCKER, Bruce James – Father of Marliese, Yvette, Sasha and Erin. According to Bruce’s wishes a private funeral service has been held.

Bruce has been buried in the Te Awamutu Cemetery.

All communications to the Tucker family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

IN MEMORIAM Unveiling – Marci Richard Te Ao In memory of our brother, partner, father, Poppy who passed 3rd Jan 2019.

We would like to invite the whanau to join us on Saturday 11th Jan 2020 at The Farm homestead 331 Owairaka Valley Road, Te Awamutu.

We will gather for a service at 11am to be provided by our Uncle Barney Winikerei, after travel to Aotearoa Urupa to unveil Marci’s headstone back to the homestead for kai hakari.

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Te Awamutu and Districts Highland Pipe Band – The band practices on Monday nights, 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Hairini Hall, Rangioawhia Road.

Tuition for pipers and drummers, from learners to those with more experience. All welcome. Info: 021 240 5275.

Local Clubs

MUSIC CLUBS Rosetown Choristers – We rehearse Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Te Awamutu Baptist Church hall. New singers are assured of a warm welcome.

Ability to hold a tune a must. Info: 07 870 4424 / 07 823 6797 Te Awamutu Brass Band – The band has a senior band and a learners group. The Senior Band rehearses on Thursdays 7-9pm. Learners group practice is by arrangement on Mondays from 5.30-7.00pm Info: 07 871 5464 SOCIAL CLUBS Alcoholics Anonymous – If you drink that’s your problem. If you want to stop its ours. Weekly meetings held at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Mutu St at 8.00pm. Info: 07 871 2797 Helpline: 0800 229 6757

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Te Awamutu Seriously Social Cycling Group – every Wednesday, leaving at 9.30am from the Mitre 10 carpark, Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu.

Wear: bright clothing and a helmet. Includes a café stop at the end. All ages involved (30 to 80).

All welcome. Info: Betsy 0274951138.

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Sporting Clays – Clay Target shooting open for practice 4pm till 7pm Tuesday Evenings. Phone Sean 0272220410 for details.

Te Awamutu Bowling Club – Twilight bowls and dinner, Friday December 13. Two games of bowls followed by a meal, non members and beginners welcome. Registration 5.30pm. Contact person Judy Cato, 8715388.

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NZ Society of Genealogists – We are a friendly group of people, adsorbed in finding one more ancestor. Meet first Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at St John Ambulance hall, Palmer St. Info; Christine Ball – 07 871 5827 Te Awamutu Interdenominational Morning Prayer – Our Christian Community from all Christian fellowships are worshiping for our Town and Nation. Held daily from Monday-Friday 6.30-7.30am at the Baptist Building, 106 Teasdale Street. Info: 022 305 8353 Association of Anglican Women – Monthly joining together for friendship and fun. We meet in St Johns lounge at 11.00am for a meeting, speaker and shared lunch. Info: 07 871 5568 Arthritis Support Group – Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month, 10.00am at the RSA, Alexandra St. Info: 07 871 4426 Te Awamutu Toastmasters – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Waipa District Council building, Bank St, Te Awamutu. Info: Katrina 0274 762 843.

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SPORTS & EXERCISE CLUBS Te Awamutu Athletic Club – Provides for children from 3 and up. Club nights are Tuesday from 5.30 pm, from 15 October through to March, during school terms. Based at the stadium (Velodrome). Info: 07 871 5257 / 027 621 6608 Te Awamutu BMX Club – Come along to the BMX Club on a Monday evening at 5.30 and talk to us about the sport of BMX. Info: Nick – 027 554 6627 Te Awamutu Small Bore Rifle club – The club meets at 7pm Tuesday night from March through to November. Come and learn to shoot in a safe environment. No gear required. Info: 07 871 4619 Twilight Bowls at Kihikihi Bowling Club, Monday evening, 5.30-7.30. Bring a team of four or we will put you in a team. Bowls can be supplied. We also have bowls Tuesday and Saturday for anyone wanting to try. Contact Dave on 8702006.

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Collett: “hope I’ve made the right call” After a decision she described as unprecedented in her career, leading jockey Sam Collett will ride Travelling Light (pictured right) in Saturday’s Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.

Collett is also the regular rider of Riodini, and both horses are prominent in the TAB’s fixed-odds market for the $225,000 feature.

Harlech is the $2.50 favourite, with Riodini and Travelling Light second and third at $3.40 and $3.80 respectively.

“It wasn’t an easy decision at all,” Collett said. “It’s the first time I’ve ever been in a position of having to choose between two really high-class three-year-olds in a Group One race.

“In some ways it’s a really shitty situation to be in, because I never like to let owners down.

The owners of both of these horses have been super loyal to me all the way through.

"The only time I didn’t ride Riodini was when I was in Christchurch to ride Travelling Light, so Mick (Coleman) rode him at Tauranga. And the only time I missed the ride on Travelling Light was when I was suspended on Boxing Day and Jason (Waddell) took the ride.

“So that part of it is tough, but at the same time it’s a nice decision to have to make. I just hope I’ve made the right call.”

Travelling Light has won four of her five starts, and she has defeated Harlech in both of their head-to-head meetings. She beat him by six lengths on a rain-affected track at Matamata in October, and she held out his late challenge in a thrilling finish to the Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. In between times, Travelling Light scored

a brilliant win in the Gr.3 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) and finished third in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m).

Riodini also has a four-out-of-five record.

He won his first four in a row, including the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie early last month. His first taste of defeat came with a second placing behind Dragon Leap in the Gr.2 Auckland Guineas (1600m) on New Year’s Day. “I thought Travelling Light’s win on Boxing Day was outstanding, and I’d done a bit of work on her leading into that race and knew she was in really great order,” Collett said.

“She and Riodini were both beaten in their only start at 1600m, so I guess there’s a bit of a query at the distance for both of them. But I feel like Travelling Light is getting stronger all the time and should be able to stretch out over that sort of trip without too much trouble.”

Collett reached 50 wins for the season at Ruakaka on Saturday, and she sits in second place on the premiership, closing the gap on Kozzi Asano (58 wins).

She has a couple of other rides lined up for Trentham on Saturday that she is particularly looking forward to.

“I’ll be riding Waisake for Allan Sharrock – I won on him at this carnival last year and I really like him,” she said. “He had a bit of a setback early in this preparation, but he’s coming up nicely now.

“I’ve also got Jenna Mahoney’s lovely twoyear-old filly Opalescence. She’s a neat little horse and should be a great ride. She’s not eligible for the Karaka Million, and with a lot of the good two-year-olds pointing that way, hopefully this might be a winnable race for her.” – NZ Racing Desk

Things to do this weekend

For a higher intensity experience visit The Fun Shed in Frankton, Hamilton. The indoor venue is full of action, excitement and adventure for children of all ages.

It has a cafe and free Wifi so the whole family can hang out, rain or shine.

Tokorangi in contention

Exciting juvenile filly Tokorangi galloped into Karaka Million contention when blitzing her rivals in the KB Bloodstock 1100 at Matamata on Tuesday.

The Mike Moroney and Pam Gerardtrained daughter of Redwood jumped away well from her ace barrier to take an early lead for jockey Cameron Lammas. The pair dictated terms throughout and kicked clear at the top of the straight to win by 6-1/2 lengths over Perfectionist, with Mongolian Condor a further nose away in third.

Her connections were pleased with her heading into Tuesday, but admitted to being a bit surprised by her effortless performance.

“I didn’t think she’d kick away like that and then she just kept kicking,” Gerard said.

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If it's kiwis you want to see, there's no better place than the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park. You can view active kiwi throughout the day, enjoy a personalised wildlife experience with keeper talks, walk through the country's largest free-flight dome aviary and get up close to a large collection of New Zealand birds and reptiles.

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Maungatautari After Dark is a chance to experience native bush at night and hear the kiwis call. There are many ways to experience sanctuary, including daytime guided tours of either an ancient forest or wetland that is home to endangered takahe and tuatara.

Tokorangi, who finished runner-up on debut at Te Rapa last month, advanced her earnings to $12,250 on Tuesday and put herself into calculations for the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 25.

“We’ll wait and see what unfolds over the next few weeks as to whether or not she makes the (Karaka Million) field,” Gerard said.

Tokorangi was purchased out of Bradbury Park’s 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Yearling Sale draft for $30,000 by bloodstock agent Paul Moroney and Ballymore Stables.

“We saw her come off the float and she was so professional from the first time she paraded. Mike and Paul were quite taken with her too,” Gerard said.

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Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

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